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	”Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor.” - Mark Twain Timeline for the Rec. from 1820 to 2005. (Place mouse pointer over scrolling text to pause)				NEWS UPDATES Click here for the latest news     DIARY   September Meeting Open meeting took place on 30th September 2005 with more than 200 citizens turning out to listen and, in many cases, offer their support to the Bath Sport Group proposals . Next meeting is scheduled for later in the year – watch this space. See News Updates for a full report.       ARTICLES   Legal status of the Bath Rec. July 2002 – Mr Justice Hart ruled on the legal status and provided a platform for others to progress the future of the Rec. in the modern world …. Read more>       The Bath Royal Forum Architectural impressions of the Royal Forum from Georgian to modern times... Read more>       Drawing on John Wood’s Inspiration Let’s be inspired by John Wood by creating a 21st Century Bath Royal Forum and banish forever the jumble of embarrassing buildings that currently blight the Rec. and its surrounding areas... Read more>       String of Pearls The Royal Forum in the context of the vision for Bath’s waterfront... Read more>       Under One Roof Bath Cricket Club aspires to meet the modern needs of community cricket in the recreational heart of the city... Read more>
			Statement to Rec Trustees (June 2007) Click here to download the statement (Adobe PDF) Rec Trustee Legal Issues (January 2007) Click here to download the document (Adobe PDF) BATHSPORT SUPPORTS ‘KEEP BATH RUGBY AT THE REC’ CAMPAIGN (07/11/06) Click here to download the Press Statement (Adobe PDF) The future of the Bath Recreation Ground: Click here to download the Bath Sport submission to the Strategic Review - October 2006 (Adobe PDF) Why was the Bath Sport Group formed? It was born out of a collective frustration over the legal stalemate at the Rec. and the consequent threat to Bath Rugby in particular and to Bath sport in general. The diverse company of people that makes up the Bath Sport Group is united by a set of guiding principles that are as follows: elite sport both builds and binds communities; elite sport inspires people of all ages and creates a desire to participate in sport at the grass roots level; greater participation in sport is crucial to raising activity levels, and improving the nation’s health; the Rec. must be rebuilt in a manner that is consistent with John Wood’s architectural legacy; changing the orientation of the Rec. to embrace, rather than shun, the river would dramatically improve its appeal to Bath residents and visitors alike; the new buildings should also provide an outstanding outdoor venue for cultural events, such as festivals and concerts, consistent and compatible with Bath’s status as a city of culture. Read more> The Bath Rec. and the future of sport in Bath Concerned about the Rec.’s future? Interested in a unique opportunity for community benefit through the complete re-generation of the recreational heart of the World Heritage Site, with a design inspired by John Wood? Want to find out about an innovative sporting model of national significance that includes partnerships to deliver health, social and economic benefits as well as facilities fit for modern sportsmen and women, and youth? Read more> Why sport and active leisure are so important for Bath & the wider community Sport and active leisure help to increase Bath’s appeal to tourists and citizens alike; bring substantial health benefits to the local community and provide opportunities for achieving social change, particularly reducing crime and inequality in the area. Read more> top All Copyright © in drawings and plans Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects. http://www.feildenclegg.com Website content Copyright © Footdown Ltd.